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Fine Art Print : Hogarth, Gin Lane
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Hogarth, Gin Lane
Hogarth, Gin Lane. A political print supporting a ministerial measure against the unlimited sale of gin (which later became the Gin Act). A scene of London life is depicted in which the pawnbrokers, gin cellar and distillery are now flourishing, and people's lives are being destroyed by their addiction to gin, with examples of infanticide, starvation, madness, decay and suicide. Date: 1751
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1750s 1751 Cellar Coffin Decay Destroyed Distillery Flourishing Hogarth Lane Legislation Madness Measure Ministerial Pawn Pawnbrokers Sale Starvation Suicide Unlimited Addiction Infanticide
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating world of 18th-century social commentary with our exquisite range of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic work "Gin Lane" by William Hogarth. This powerful political print, obtained through Rights Managed licensing from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a profound glimpse into the societal issues of the time. Hogarth's masterpiece, with its intricate details and vivid storytelling, is a must-have for history enthusiasts, art collectors, and anyone seeking to adorn their walls with a piece of historical significance. Experience the past like never before with our Fine Art Prints.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.4cm (16" x 19.8")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This powerful and haunting image by Hogarth, titled Gin Lane, serves as a stark reminder of the devastating effects of addiction and societal decay. Painted in 1751 to support a ministerial measure against the unlimited sale of gin, this political print captures a scene of London life filled with despair and destruction.
In the foreground, we see a pawnbroker's sign looming ominously over a child's coffin, symbolizing the tragic consequences of poverty and desperation. The gin cellar and distillery in the background are depicted as flourishing establishments, profiting off people's addiction to alcohol.
The figures in the print are emaciated, mad with drink, or driven to acts of infanticide and suicide. It is a chilling portrayal of how lives can be destroyed by substance abuse and societal neglect.
Hogarth's Gin Lane stands as a timeless commentary on human nature and society's failings. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked vice and exploitation. This historical artwork continues to resonate today as we grapple with issues surrounding addiction, mental health, and social inequality.
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